Type/style of dolls: Clay pieces are of people from dreams or pictures, cloth are
art dolls

Length of time in dollmaking: 3 years

Professional Credits: Appeared in Contemporary Doll mag, exhibited at various
libraries in Michigan, I have participated in 8 juried art shows in the past 9
months

Awards: 4 1st place (Blue) ribbons from Michigan Dollmakers Guild

Comments on dollmaking: To me dollmaking is several things: 1-a lost art
form. 2- therapy for the soul 3-vehicle of self expression as well as one's
perception of the world. I teach dollmaking and still consider myself a
student. Doll Artistry has so many options that I don't think I could ever
become bored with it. To me it is a gift from God.

The doll Big Mama is composed of a blend of Cernit and Fimo.
The body has a wire armature in it and the legs have real
stockings on them The body is made of 100% Cotton Knit. She
is 26" standing. She is poseable. Her hair is made from grey
kid mohair from a goat from Oregon.